Easy Cinco de Mayo Guacamole (Printable)

A creamy blend of ripe avocado, mango, and jalapeño delivers a bright, zesty flavor ideal for any occasion.

# What You Need:

→ Produce

01 - 3 ripe avocados
02 - 1 small ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and diced
03 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
04 - 1 to 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped
05 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
07 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Seasoning

08 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl.
02 - Add lime juice and mash avocados using a fork or potato masher to your desired consistency.
03 - Gently fold in mango, red onion, jalapeño, tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper until evenly distributed.
04 - Taste and adjust lime juice, salt, or jalapeño as needed for optimal flavor balance.
05 - Serve immediately with tortilla chips or cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto the surface and chill until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together faster than any conversation starter, perfect when guests arrive earlier than expected.
  • The mango adds a sweetness that makes even guacamole skeptics reach back for another chip.
  • It feels fancy enough for entertaining but honest enough for Tuesday night snacking straight from the bowl.
02 -
  • Lime juice applied immediately after scooping the avocado is the difference between guacamole that stays bright green and guacamole that looks sad an hour later.
  • Seeding the jalapeño removes the white ribs where most of the heat lives, letting you control exactly how much kick you want without guessing.
03 -
  • Choose avocados that feel yielding but not soft—they'll have better texture and won't be brown when you cut into them.
  • If your mango isn't quite ripe, let it sit on the counter for a day or two, which concentrates its sweetness in a way that makes a real difference in the final flavor.
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